Chapter 8 - Grandpa Tries To Invoke His Senior Corporate Immunity
Jonathan puffed out his chest, attempting to summon the formidable executive presence that had terrorized Wall Street for decades.
“Arthur, let’s be reasonable men; a public scandal will destroy the family stock value and ruin generations of wealth,” he pleaded.
“You cared more about stock value than the life of a six-year-old child shivering in this marble mausoleum,” Arthur rebuked.
“It was a calculated risk for corporate survival! The board demanded a clean line of succession without complications!” Jonathan yelled.
“Lily is the rightful primary shareholder of this entire estate under the original 1995 irrevocable trust,” Arthur reminded him.
Jonathan’s eyes widened in sheer terror as he remembered the hidden clauses buried deep within the founding documents.
“You... you reinstated the original trust? But that requires unanimous board approval!” Jonathan stammered in disbelief.
“Every corrupt board member you bought off was indicted by a federal grand jury this morning,” Arthur smiled darkly.
Jonathan staggered backward against the polished banister, his aging heart pounding violently against his expensive silk vest.
“You planned this meticulously down to the exact second, didn't you?” Jonathan whispered in awe and absolute dread.
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“I didn't plan for you to throw my daughter over a railing, Jonathan; you brought this absolute destruction upon yourself.”
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